Apple's New iPad Mini, All You Need To Know

Today Apple has let all all out, releasing its ultimate portable iPad the company has made yet. The iPad mini. With a slim 7.2mm thick aluminum constructed body coming in at just .68 pounds which is 53% lighter and 32% thinner than the new iPad 4, a 7.9-inch display at the resolution of 1024x768, and packing a dual-core A5 CPU plucked from the iPad 2, the iPad mini is an outstanding portable tablet which can be held using one hand. Granted the iPad mini isn't as powerful or equipped with a Retina display like its older brother the iPad 3 and the newly refreshed iPad 4, but at the $329 starting price we can't complain.

You'll be happy to know that Apple's new iPad mini features twice a 5-megapixel back facing iSight camera that shoots full 1080p HD video, a front facing 720p HD FaceTime camera, optional LTE cellular chip, and same impressive 10 hours of battery life. Full specs below:

• Models: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular LTE
• Display: 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS display at 1024x768 resolution (163ppi)
• Processors: Apple A5 dual-core chip
• Cameras: 5MP autofocus back iSight camera with backside illuminated sensor, five-element lens and 1080p HD video recording - 720p HD front FaceTime camera
• Connectors: Lightning charge and sync port
• Battery life: Up to 10 hours 
• Size: 7.87-inch by 5.3-inch wide at .28-inch (7.2mm) thick
• Weight: .68 pounds (308g)
• Capacities: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB
• Colors: Black slate with black front, silver with white front

Apple's new iPad mini is designed with a similar look and feel as the company's latest iPod Touch 5th generation and iPhone 5. The iPad mini is designed using diamond-cut chamfered edges, a solid unibody frame, and comes in silver and black anodized colors. 

The new iPad mini has a .9-inch larger screen than that of Google's Asus-made Nexus 7 tablet yet it manages to have a slimmer and lighter form factor. It's also just $30 more costly than the 32GB iPod Touch 5. You can pre-order the iPad mini in either black or white with 16GB for $329, 32GB for $429 and 64GB for $529 starting October 26 and expect to get your hands on it on November 2nd. And if you're looking for that LTE equipped iPad mini starting at $459 for the 16GB model, Apple will start shipping those in mid November.

Watch Apple's Special iPad Mini Event Live

Apple has made its October 23rd Special Event available to be viewed live online. The stream will start at 10AM PDT. You can view the live stream here which requires Safari 4 or above.

Apple Special Event Slated For October 23rd, iPad Mini Incoming

Apple has a little something something to show us as they hint in their colorful event invitation. Apple has officially confirmed that it will hold a special media event on October 23rd for yet another product launch. It's highly rumored that Apple will unveil the much anticipated iPad Mini and possibly add a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display to its portable Mac lineup. We also anticipate Apple to refresh the iMac with updated specs and possibly a slimmer body as well as a refreshed Mac mini.

13-Inch Retina Display Macbook Pro Is Finally Coming

I'm sure by now, just about everyone is aware of the long-rumored iPad Mini announcement coming up on October 23rd. What if you don't care for a miniature version of your favorite tablet you say? Good thing Apple is also announcing a 13-inch Retina Macbook Pro then. 

There has been multiple reports from a number of reliable sources pointing towards the latest Retina upgrade for the most popular Macbook Pro. It is reported that the 13-inch models will come with a brand new never before seen battery design as well as ports replicating that of the 15-inch Retina Macbook Pro. Coming with a MagSafe 2, two Thunderbolt ports, USB 3.0 port, and a headphone jack on the left, while rocking another USB 3.0 port, a HDMI port, and a SD slot on the left. If you were hoping for an extra boost in GPU power, then you're out of luck. It seems that it is still designed for Intel's integrated graphics. 

Look forward to the announcement on the 23rd as we'll have the full report to keep you guys updated. 

Apple To Announce The New iPhone September 12

At last, the most desired piece of technology we've all been waiting for. Rumors have been spinning out of control for weeks now, and for you who follow Apple news as closely as we do, that can only mean one thing – the iPhone 5 has arrived. Don't worry, this isn't another random piece of gossip that popped out of nowhere, this is the real deal. Multiple sources with tremendous credibility such as Macrumors, 9to5mac, and The Verge have come out and comfirmed the latest announcement. 

With an Apple media event planned for September 12th, look forward to announcements of the long rumored "iPad Mini" as well as the new iPhone. Signs have pointed towards increased production in Apple's supply chain as they charge full speed ahead to fill millions of waiting customers' pockets with a brand new creation.